HI-Progressive Care RN - Days (12/14)
About The Position
The Progressive Care Registered Nurse works in a 15-bed Progressive Care Unit consisting of 3 Step Down ICU beds and 12 telemetry beds. Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:4 in Progressive Care and 1:3 in Step Down ICU. The role provides nursing care in a progressive care setting and includes telemetry monitoring and strip reading, fingerstick blood sugar testing, and use of the unit’s clinical and medication systems and equipment. The day shift runs from 0645 to 1915. After the first week of orientation, the schedule is 36 hours per week; hours are not guaranteed, and no call is required. The unit operates 24 hours Monday through Friday. Holiday coverage is required. Nurses may be asked to float to other acute care units, including Medical, Surgical/Pediatrics, ICU, and Emergency Room. Scrubs are required.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of experience required.
- At least 1 year of acute care hospital experience within the last year.
- Current Hawaii state licensure is required before the start of the assignment.
- Basic Life Support (BLS/BCLS) certification.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Scrubs are required attire.
- Holiday coverage is required.
Nice To Haves
- Progressive Care and telemetry experience is preferred.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification is preferred.
- National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide nursing care to patients in a progressive care environment.
- Monitor telemetry and read telemetry strips.
- Perform fingerstick blood sugar tests.
- Float to other acute care units as necessary, including Medical, Surgical/Pediatrics, ICU, and Emergency Room.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
